Wild A to Z: Reptiles

One of these is said to have killed Cleopatra.

A

These massive snakes, which hail from Southeast Asia and reach 10-16 feet long, are an invasive species in Florida.

B

An island in the Caribbean is named for these massive reptiles.

C

The MLB has a team named for this reptile.

D

A species of the above.

E

These aquatic turtles, olive green or brown in color, are often mistaken for map turtles.

F

Steve Irwin had of these creatures as a pet. It was also once the pet of Charles Darwin and lived to be 176 years old.

G

These types of snakes are known for their upturned snouts.

H

This large, herbivorous lizard is native to Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean, and is commonly kept as a pet.

I

These small, green chameleons are commonly kept as pets.

J

This snake, native to India and southeast Asia, are the longest venomous snakes in the world.

K

These long creatures are commonly mistaken for snakes, but, unlike snakes, possess eyelids.

L

These non-venomous snakes bear a passing resemblance to venomous coral snakes, and were once believed to have drank milk from cow udders.

M

One of the longest lizards in Africa, named for the longest river in Africa.

N

One of only two terrestrial turtles native to the Great Plains, named for its beautifully decorated shell.

O

These large, flying creatures once famously ruled the skies while dinosaurs roamed the land.

P

These creatures were similar to the above in appearance but significantly larger, having an 11m wingspan and being named after the Aztec sun god.

Q

These freshwater turtles are known from the red marks on the sides of their heads.

R

These snakes are known for their unique ability to shoot streams of venom at prey’s eyes as a hunting strategy.

S

These ancient, three-eyed reptiles have been around since the dinosaurs and are not, in fact, lizards.

T

This genus of brightly-colored lizards have spiky tails, and are found in the deserts of Africa and the Middle East.

U

A family of extremely venomous snakes, found on all continents except Antarctica.

V

Another species of D, found by going in the other direction.

W

A horned dinosaur related to the triceratops, whose name means “alien horned face” in Latin.

X

These freshwater turtles are known for their golden-colored underside and markings.

Y

These lizards, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, are known for their black-and-white striped tails.

Z